Lead Mechanical Engineer

Kimberly-Clark • Yuma, CO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead Mechanical Engineer Job Description You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. In this role, you will: Provide electrical expertise within the defined scope of responsibility, ensuring that the mechanical systems and processes proactively enable the achievement of business objectives by: Lead single or multiple product or process improvement projects with a financial scope of up to $10 million from conception through commercialization and can support larger projects as a member of the project team. Provide functional leadership and creativity in the initiation of design, development and optimization of high speed manufacturing and converting production equipment and processes to meet business unit objectives. Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized for expertise and functional leadership in application of engineering principles, scientific analysis and project management while providing advice and counsel to others. Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner. Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines. Provide for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance and other personnel. Seek, recognize, defines, and solves problems to achieve unique objectives. Identifies complex technical issues to determine root cause. Participates in the development of others within the area of your expertise. Empowered to own outcomes and drive excellence through collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared accountability in a High Performance Work System. About Us Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you. At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. About You You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business. In one of our manufacturing roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or similar
• 3+ years industrial experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments in a high-speed consumer product manufacturing and/or staff environment.
• Expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a demonstrated ability to translate that knowledge into execution of process and capacity improvements in capital or expense projects.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently, and as part of a multi-functional team to achieve project results within required timeframes
• Ability to effectively collaborate with a cross-functional team that includes R&E, product supply, mill operations, procurement, marketing, equipment suppliers and external service providers
• Leading and directing projects that successfully meet business objectives

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical expertise within the defined scope of responsibility, ensuring that the mechanical systems and processes proactively enable the achievement of business objectives by:
• Lead single or multiple product or process improvement projects with a financial scope of up to $10 million from conception through commercialization and can support larger projects as a member of the project team.
• Provide functional leadership and creativity in the initiation of design, development and optimization of high speed manufacturing and converting production equipment and processes to meet business unit objectives.
• Develop knowledge and skills to be recognized for expertise and functional leadership in application of engineering principles, scientific analysis and project management while providing advice and counsel to others.
• Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines.
• Provide for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance and other personnel.
• Seek, recognize, defines, and solves problems to achieve unique objectives.
• Identifies complex technical issues to determine root cause.
• Participates in the development of others within the area of your expertise.
• Empowered to own outcomes and drive excellence through collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared accountability in a High Performance Work System.

Benefits

• Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
• Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
• Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
• Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
• Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees